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Freshman center Malachi Moreno will return to Kentucky for the 2026‑27 campaign, providing continuity and frontcourt depth as coach Mark Pope pushes for his first major breakthrough.
The University of Minnesota Gophers have finalized their roster for the 2026‑27 campaign, yet the hunt for the state’s premier high‑school talent remains intense, with four‑star Baboucarr Ann at the forefront and other standout prospects eyeing commitments.
Four-star point guard Anderson Diaz pledges to Alabama, bringing elite rankings, extensive offers and high-school stats that signal a promising future for the Crimson Tide.
Anderson Diaz, a highly touted guard from the Bronx, has verbally committed to the University of Alabama, marking the program’s first pledge for the 2027 recruiting cycle. His decision follows a standout season with Overtime Elite and international play for the Dominican Republic.
Alabama, Duke and Houston lead early recruiting battles, while coaches adapt to a shrinking high‑school offer landscape and 247Sports spotlights emerging 2027 talent.
During the May live period, high school standouts attracted scholarship offers from top programs, while coaching staffs increasingly target young talent amid a shifting transfer portal landscape.
Iowa Hawkeyes have offered a 2029 commitment to RJ Evans, a 6‑foot‑5 small forward from Tampa, Florida, joining a growing list of programs vying for his signature. His father, Reggie Evans, brings a storied Iowa and NBA pedigree that amplifies the family’s connection to the university.
Iowa’s basketball program has extended a scholarship to RJ Evans, a 2029 small forward from Tampa, Florida, cementing its place among a handful of schools vying for the highly touted prospect.
The Hawkeyes have offered RJ Evans, a 6‑foot‑5 forward in the 2029 class and son of former NBA player Reggie Evans, a scholarship that reflects both his lineage and his rising stock in the national recruiting landscape.